In a Lok Sabha written reply, the government said the DPIIT has recognized 84,102 entities as startups as of November 30. These startups span 56 sectors, including agriculture, biotechnology, and chemicals. The move supports Startup India incentives like income tax benefits, alongside Fund of Funds and Seed Fund allocations, with Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat leading recognition counts.
To curb soaring tomato prices, the government is selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg via mobile vans in Delhi and nearby cities. The spike is linked to unseasonal rains in Maharashtra that damaged crops, while delayed sowing and rising pest pressures have reduced supply. A price stabilization fund is reportedly helping manage costs.
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India’s health insurance coverage has risen sharply, with rural areas now outpacing urban centers in the share of people insured. The survey links the jump to expanding government schemes. However, it also reports continued out-of-pocket hospital spending. Hospitalisation is increasingly driven by infections, even as institutional deliveries reach nearly universal levels.
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